Obituaries
Death of David Louis Hammann
David Louis Hammann, 83, of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Lakeside Health Care in Carlinville. David was born on January 4, 1941, in Gillespie, the son of Louis and Josephine (Polo) Hammann.
David graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1959. He served in the military as an Army Reservist. He married Mary Louise Paynter on June 7, 1963, in Missouri. They have three children, Dave Allen, Jolene Renee, and Carla Jean. Later, David moved to California, where he met Dee Dee Beaman, and they married in 1981.
Over the years, David worked as an auto mechanic and coal miner at Monterey Coal Mine. Later, he owned and operated Hammann Construction and was a heavy machine operator. After returning to Carlinville from California, David was an active member of the Lions Club, served as an Elk member, and was an Elk veteran chairman. He was also a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and was president of the Garden Tractor Pull Association. His greatest moments of joy was his passion for playing Santa Claus. His special love was spending time with children, grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and family.
David was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dee Dee, and brother-in-law, Don Elliott. David is survived by his son, David Allen (Laura) Hammann of Collinsville, two daughters, Jolene Renee Little of Carlinville and Carla Jean Hammann of Carlinville, four grandchildren; Brandon (Taylor) Little, Devan (Amberlee) Little, Luke (Jess) Hammann, and Emily (Mike) Sickler, six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Carolyn Elliott of Godfrey and Connie (Ken) Reid of Carlinville, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Loveless Park in Carlinville. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Kelly D. Frillman, 64 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:04 a.m. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Alton to Edward Frillman and LaVerne Weger Frillman.
He married Delma Volentine Frillman on April 18, 1987, in Reno, IL. He was a pipefitter for Local 553 of Wood River. Kelly enjoyed classic cars especially his 1934 Ford Pickup. Kelly was a craftsman of many talents and enjoyed nature.
He is survived by his spouse, Delma Frillman of Gillespie, and children, Zack Frillman of Mt. Olive and Dylan (Shelby) Frillman of Wood River.
Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Frillman.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran School. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Chlorus Donald Jarman III, 46 of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:48 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mr. Jarman was born in Springfield on December 22, 1978, a son of Chlorus Donald and Donna Jean Jarman Jr.
He graduated from Litchfield High School, then attended college to become a paramedic. He married the former Faye Lee in 1999; they later divorced. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts and fishing. He was a member of the Zims Rack Pool League and he had acquired many medals and trophies.
Chlorus is survived by a son, Logan Jarman, and two daughters, Corianne Jarman and Caitlyn Jarman, all of Worden.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Letha Marie Fritz, 66 of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence in O’Fallon. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harley O. and Maxine (Huett) Williams.
Letha was employed as a production worker at Olin Corporation in East Alton. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, and was a past member of Cross Community Church in Staunton. She loved to fish, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and the #1 fan of her grandchildren!
She is survived by two children, Harley (Nikki) Williams of O’Fallon and Florence (Kenneth) Muhoro of Troy; five grandchildren, Kenia, Zuri, River, Ava, and Davion; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
